Hearst Park and Pool

Client: Department of Parks and Recreation

Overview:

Hearst Park currently serves Ward 3 as a multi-purpose public open space suitable for passive and active recreation. The overall design intent of this project will include the design and construction including, but not limited to, a new playground area, new tennis courts, renovation or replacement of existing soccer fields, a new pool and pool house, ADA renovations to the site, stormwater management, remediation of site drainage, runoff, erosion issues, landscaping, fencing, site furnishings amenities, signage, and hardscaping.

The program of uses and components for the site include 1. A high school regulation-size soccer field 2. Maintain the existing mature Willow Oak heritage trees 3. New tennis courts and a tennis practice wall 4. Walking paths with benches 5. Bio- retention areas to capture drainage runoff from site 6. A six- lane, 25-meter pool with a zero-edge walk-in area 7. Pool house containing restrooms and showers, offices for DPR staff, and pool equipment rooms. Upgrades to the playground including adding shade structures. Substantial completion: Spring 2020.

Project Type: Design Build

Contract Value: $13 M